A MAN was hospitalised after being punched in the face in a city centre attack.

At 2.20am on Saturday (December 22) police were called to Foregate Street in Chester after a fight between two men allegedly got out of hand.

Police are now appealing for witnesses after a man was punched to the face and knocked to the ground following the altercation outside Marks and Spencer.

The victim was taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital to be treated for his injuries.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the assault and is currently on police bail.

Anyone with any information should contact DC Gavin Hastings on 101 quoting incident number 165 of December 22 2012.